This week was crazy
in so many different ways. It was our last full week before our fall
break week (PTL!) and I was pushing to get through. But, after school
was finally over, I got to walk in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
in downtown Lexington yesterday. Walking across the finish line hand in
hand with my mom was something I had never imagined possible until
yesterday. It was a perfect symbol of her almost 1 year anniversary. She
embodies everything that I hope I can one day be to my family, and she
doesn't get nearly enough credit for all the things she puts up with on a
daily basis from us. There were quite a few times during the race that I
couldn't keep the tears back; times when I looked around at the
hundreds of people who all have their own stories surrounding breast
cancer, when I looked at my mom and dad who are now more in love than
ever because of it, when I walked across the finish line holding my 3
year old cousin's hand. It was the most perfect reminder of how thankful
I am for my mom and how badly I want to live in a world without breast
cancer.
I finished up my week in the best possible way: with Good Shepherd. Father Cole spoke perfectly about our mustard seed sized faith and why it is so important that we set out on the path laid before us now, instead of when we believe we have accumulated enough faith to set out on our journey. Our mustard seed sized faith can uproot trees and move mountains; it is enough.
Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.
Matthew 17:20.
All my love, Ash.
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